Memorial seeks to keep alive spirit of freedom fighters
A memorial to honour the men and women who fought in the Spanish Civil War is set to be unveiled in Oxford. Thirty-one people from Oxfordshire, six of whom died, fought against the fascist forces of...
View ArticlePupils tough PE lesson at hands of a champion
PARALYMPIC swimmer Ellie Simmonds visited school children to lead a very special PE lesson. She spent the morning at Heyford Park Free School talking to youngsters about the importance of being active...
View ArticleArt adds depth to glorious gardens
A new outdoor exhibition will showcase pieces by local artists set against the backdrop of a historic site and blooming rose gardens. Artworks will be on display at the National Trust’s Greys Court...
View ArticleDiabetes app will help to save the NHS millions in treatment
A medical device company that has already saved the NHS £8.5 million promises to deliver further savings with the launch of an innovative new diabetes care app to help patients monitor blood glucose,...
View ArticleReservoir celebrates 40 years’ service
Farmoor reservoir opened its doors to the public to celebrate 40 years of essential service to the Oxfordshire and Swindon region. Officially opened in 1977, the largest of two reservoirs at the...
View ArticleFull of Pride!
The world renowned Pride day and parade made its way through Oxford bringing joy, love, and ‘hippy’ style to the city. Over 7,000 people celebrated the best of the LGBT community on Saturday and toured...
View Article‘Drug trial is helping me to have a better life’
Patient urges others to participate in research A woman whose tumours have ‘shrunk’ because of a new drug is asking others to take part in life-improving medical trials. Professor Basia Zaba is urging...
View ArticleRadio celebrates 50 years on air
A HOSPITAL radio station has marked 50 years’ volunteering. Members of the Radio Horton team, at Banbury’s Horton General Hospital, celebrated the anniversary by joining the national Volunteers’ Week....
View ArticleCaring community helps school flourish
An Abingdon school has been awarded top marks and praised for its pupils’ “overwhelming passion to learn and develop”. The Manor Preparatory School received the highest possible rating of ‘excellent’...
View ArticleMore couples pledging ‘I do’
More people are tying the knot in Oxfordshire than ever before. The number of marriages in the county rose by almost 10 per cent in 2016/17 compared to the previous year. The county council’s...
View ArticleShow home opens for self-build site
THE first show homes at the UK’s largest self-build development have been unveiled. Cherwell District Council acquired the former Ministry of Defence land, called Graven Hill, in 2014, to create 1,900...
View ArticleCommunity eats together to bring unity and honour MP
People of Muslim faith welcomed the local community to break their fast for Ramadan as part of nationwide events commemorating the tragic murder of MP Jo Cox a year ago. The Muslim community in Oxford...
View ArticleLight at the end of tunnel?
A neglected rail tunnel in Milton will be revamped to provide a new pedestrian and cyclist route thanks to an investment of £900,000. The new connection beneath the railway is to be completed by early...
View ArticleTrust working to get better after recruitment criticism
An NHS trust responsible for out-of-hours care has been slammed after failing to recruit enough doctors and missing targets. An independent health regulator has told Oxford Health Foundation Trust,...
View ArticleIs your town the strongest?
The title of the ‘strongest town’ is up for grabs as a fun competition is out to prove how fitness can lead to a healthier mind. The Southey Way challenges residents to test their physical strength and...
View ArticleAbbey Grounds alive with sound of music and fun
THOUSANDS of people enjoyed Abingdon’s big fun-filled festival over the weekend. The Fun and Music in the Park at the Abbey Grounds brought families and friends together to enjoy entertainment, games,...
View ArticleA racing cert for new career
A horse rehoming charity is offering students the chance to become horsemen and women through a new ‘refreshing’ college initiative. HEROS Charity is working with Abingdon & Witney College to...
View ArticleDoorstep crime team saves victims of fraud £250k
‘Vulnerable’ victims of fradulent crime have been saved from handing over a quarter of a million pounds to rogue traders. Over the last 12 months agencies have been working together to track down rogue...
View ArticleOxford students will have to study wider range of history
Campaigners believe more needs to be done to improve the ‘narrow worldview’ of education for history students at Oxford University. Starting from the next academic term, first year students will have...
View ArticleConstruction firm helps to build funds for hospice
An Oxford-based company surprised a charity caring for people with terminal illnesses with a hefty £16,000 cheque. Staff at the Oxford construction company Beard raised the money for Sobell House...
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